Here is the official LTH season prediction

[LTH]

Seahawks.net commentary, in general, can be best described as a wet blanket. For any newish visitors out there, a good rule of thumb is to add +10 optimism to any given thread if you are seeking a realistic assessment. I typically don't dwell here any length of time because the taxation on my fandom is a just little too steep for any sustained enjoyment. Who, in their right mind, would want to hang with a room full of Debbie Downers on a regular basis? How can such persistent group misery even be considered enjoyable?

Glad to see there are some professionals in the ranks...I'll try to be more like you lol

 

[bileever]

I think the two unanswered questions are: (1) Is Macdonald the defensive genius that people think he is? and (2) Is Ryan Grubb the real deal as the offensive coordinator?

I like that we hired a defensive head coach who might be able to stop McVay and Shanahan's offenses. That's a tall order, but the Ravens beat both the 49ers and the Rams last year. The Rams did score 31 points against Macdonald's defense, but the Ravens beat the 49ers, 33-19, and intercepted Brock Purdy 4 times. The Ravens managed to keep a lot of good offenses to single digits, including the Seahawks (37-3), Lions (38-6), Texans (25-9), Browns (28-3), and Jaguars (23-7).

Before the last college football season, PFF ranked Grubb as the nation's No. 2 "offensive genius." https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/pff-ranks-grubb-as-nations-no-2-offensive-genius In 2022, the Huskies averaged 39.7 points per game and 515.8 yards per game. In 2023, they averaged 38 points per game and 462.1 yards per game. Those are some eye-popping numbers. Was it all Penix and Odunze? Or DeBoer? Or was Grubb responsible for the last two years?

So a lot of unanswered questions, but lots of reasons to be optimistic, too.

 

[AROS]

I’ve got this team going 11-6. I feel it!

 

[OLYhawks]

I think you're wrong because you end your posts with LTH.

OLYhawks

 

[nanomoz]

I think Grubb has some questions that need to be answered. One is how he transitions from coaching boys to coaching men. The other is how his offensive scheme transfers to the NFL. I'm rooting for him! I just think it takes time to make things click



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Totally. I expect a slow start. I just hope they get better as the season goes on.

 

[BlueTalon]

Oh you guys, you pessimists with your pessimistic outlooks. What would we ever do without you here?

Me, I'll be shocked if we win less than ten games. I'm expecting at least 11 wins this season.

 

[Fresno Hawk]

The fact that the coaching staff is all new and unproven, it's hard to see the team finishing above 500. BUT this is reminding me of one of those off-seasons that Pete had in his early years. Excitement, fighting, roster turn around. Man I'm pumped this feels like a 10 plus win season.

 

[Chawker]

The pre season doesn't matter, its a talent evaluation thats all. My mighty Seahawks are undefeated now, and until they lose were wining the superbowl.

Cheers

 

[LTH]

Oh you guys, you pessimists with your pessimistic outlooks. What would we ever do without you here?

Me, I'll be shocked if we win less than ten games. I'm expecting at least 11 wins this season.

Typically, I have been THE MOST optimistic person on this board by far, for years just ask Pitt he will tell you LMAO!!

There are a lot of questions around this team that can only be answered by the Seahawks play... the way the Seahawk coaching staff proves to be effective. If you read this thread that is very apparent that I am not being negative just bring forth very good questions that need to be answered by the Seahawks
.. I'm not buying into the hype period.. I'm not saying that you should not buy into the hype... if that makes you excited then by all means buy into it. March forward with deep enthusiasm...beat the Seahawks drum... paint your face and go to every game thinking they are going to win the SB
.. I applaud you sir!

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[chris98251]

Well, you don't win a Super Bowl in Pre-Season, be curious how Mac uses it, I expect starters to play rather heavily in some respects since it is all new systems they need to evaluate players in and also teach. This year probably will be an outlier to future years due to that. He appears to be protecting some players and or has his comfort with others at this point.

 

[JPatera76]

The fact that the coaching staff is all new and unproven, it's hard to see the team finishing above 500. BUT this is reminding me of one of those off-seasons that Pete had in his early years. Excitement, fighting, roster turn around. Man I'm pumped this feels like a 10 plus win season.

this is said a lot however I feel that Frazier (which often gets forgotten about or looked past) will have the staff on the same page with Coach Mike

 

[LTH]

I’ve got this team going 11-6. I feel it!

If that happens, MacDonald should get coach of the year...to bring in a new offensive and defensive scheme into the NFL with a new coaching staff and have that kind of success that would be a remarkable achievement IMO..

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[CostaRicaHawk]

I am going to be a little pessimistic, which is new for me. I am going 12-5. I just feel it and that is enough for me.

 

[Rat]

Worst starting QB in NFCW: Seahawks
Worst coaching staff in NFCW: Seahawks

We're not winning 12 games lol

 

[OLYhawks]

Worst starting QB in NFCW: Seahawks
Worst coaching staff in NFCW: Seahawks

We're not winning 12 games lol

Comparing the last two seasons, I'd MUCH rather have Geno over Murray any day. ANY, day!

 

[Maulbert]

Worst starting QB in NFCW: Seahawks
Worst coaching staff in NFCW: Seahawks

We're not winning 12 games lol

Kyler Murray has never thrown for 4,000 yards or 30 TDs. Geno did both. Also, worst coaching staff? Based on what? Your intuition? Kick rocks.

 

[Rat]

NFC West QB Rankings:
1. Purdy
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2. Murray
3. Stafford
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4. Geno
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5. Garoppolo
6. Howell
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7. Dobbs
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8. Ridder
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9. Bennett
10. Allen
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11. Walker
12. Tune

 

[Fresno Hawk]

this is said a lot however I feel that Frazier (which often gets forgotten about or looked past) will have the staff on the same page with Coach Mike

That's the one reason why i feel Mike will be successful early. Hopefully he sticks around long enough for Mike to take full advantage of him.

 

[Fresno Hawk]

NFC West QB Rankings:
1. Purdy
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2. Murray
3. Stafford
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4. Geno
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5. Garoppolo
6. Howell
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7. Dobbs
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8. Ridder
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9. Bennett
10. Allen
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11. Walker
12. Tune

Purdy ahead of Stafford Murry ahead of Genocan't say I agree with that. Now I've been on record saying Geno is trash but Murray is just faster than Geno so I can't put him before. To be honest Purdy is probably worse than Geno if they were to swap teams. This is what comes up in my mind reel quick without really thinking too much into it.

 

[Torc]

I fully admit my glasses are rose-tinted.

Offense is at least as good as last year and makes improvements around the midpoint of the season.

Defense is much better than last year.

I'm going with around 10-7 and getting a wild card spot in the playoffs.